TEA TOWELS FOR SALE - McKENZIE CENTRE FUNDRAISER

Please support us and purchase a fabulous set of tea towels! Beautifully handcrafted by Anita and the children and just the thing to add to your Christmas gift list. A set of two quality tea towels is great value at just $25. Orders are being taken in the office, and the tea towels will be available from Friday 2nd December. We accept cash or payment directly into our bank account with your name and Tea Towels as the reference please. Email us at admin@mckenziecentre.org.nz to place your order.

McKenzie Centre now banks with the BNZ. The number is 02-0316-0466333-00

At McKenzie Centre, we provide specialist Early Intervention for pre-school children who have special needs, and their families, throughout the greater Hamilton area. We are also a licensed Early Childhood Centre.

Why is Early Intervention important?

Young children learn and develop differently. One child may talk earlier than others. Another child might walk later. Often, these differences will even out over time. But some children will need extra support.

You may see signs which indicate your child might need extra support. If you suspect your child does have a delay, the earlier you get help, the better, and Early Intervention can make a difference.

WHO SHOULD BE REFERRED FOR EARLY INTERVENTION?

Any child aged from birth to school age who has a physical or learning developmental delay or is behind in at least two areas of development such as:

● Communication – how the child understands what is said and how the child uses sounds, words or gestures to let others know what he/she wants.

● Social/Emotional – the child's ability to interact, respond and engage in social situations.

● Self Help – including feeding, toileting and dressing skills.

We have specific expertise with children who have conditions such as:

Spina Bifida

ASD -Autism Spectrum Disorder

Cerebral Palsy - including Hemiplegia

Arthrogryposis

Chromosonal Syndromes - e.g. Down Syndrome, Cri du Chat, Soto

Visual Impairment

Global Developmental Delay - GDD

Head Injuries and Acquired brain disorders

Dyspraxia

Perceptual disorders

Balance and coordination difficulties

Mission Statement - 2010

We help children under six with special needs to realise their potential by providing an early intervention service that is child-centred, play- based and family focused

VALUES

Care

Respect

Partnership

On Sunday June 24th 2012 Trisha Benge, our Centre Director, Helen Gempton, our Business Manager and a couple of parents were interviewed on Radio NZ's One in Five programme. The link to hear the 23 minute show is www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/oneinfive and click on interview from 24 June 2012.

Please be vigilant when entering or reversing out of
the car park area, as it can be very hard to spot little people there.
Thank you!